There is a new space elevator-themed short out now called Payload. It’s nice to see the Space Elevator getting more publicity this way, but this short film is a real downer – it makes The Hunger Games look like It’s a Wonderful Life in comparison…
And, maybe it’s just me, but the opening shot of an ascending Space Elevator reminded me a little bit of the Kansas City Space Pirates and LaserMotive’s entries in the 2009 Space Elevator Games…
I’m also reminded of Brian Turner (the captain of the Kansas City Space Pirates) appearance on the Conan O’Brien show. After Brian had described his vision of the highway system to outer space, Conan remarked that “It will be filled with drifters, loners and prostitutes.”
Gee, such optimism about the future.
(The picture thumbnail is of the LaserMotive climber during it’s prize-winning ascent in the 2009 SE Games, courtesy of NASA. Click on it to see a full-size version of the picture).
Hey! Thanks for linking to our film.
We actually were inspired by the entries in the 2009 Space Elevator Games, so its certainly not just you 🙂